Palestine Music ExpoOur work
Three places, one music scene.
From showcases in Ramallah to festivals in Gaza, support for displaced musicians in Egypt and partnerships across the international music industry.
Palestine · West Bank · 2017–2019
Where it all began
The West Bank is where PMX began. Between 2017 and 2019, our international showcases in Ramallah brought together Palestinian musicians and music industry professionals from around the world.
Through live performances, industry panels, workshops, mentorships and educational visits, we helped build meaningful connections between Palestinian artists and the global music business.
Our programmes also introduced international delegates to the realities of creating music in Palestine, fostering understanding and long-term professional relationships.
- 80+Palestinian artists showcased
- 150+International industry delegates
- 15+International tours
- 5Record deals
- 50+Workshops and educational activities
“PMX has been our international amplifier. During the showcase we met amazing professionals who have become our team members.”
Hasan Nakhleh, TootArd · PMX artist
Rebuilding local opportunities through smaller showcases, training programmes, industry visits and partnerships with Palestinian cultural organisations.
Palestine · Gaza · 2021–2023
Music, community and resilience
Between 2021 and 2023, PMX organised community music festivals for children and families in Gaza, creating spaces for creativity, celebration and connection.
These events offered moments of joy and cultural expression for communities living under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
Following October 2023, our work evolved to address the urgent needs of Palestinian musicians affected by war and displacement, including those forced to leave Gaza.
- 18,000+Children and family members reached by our music festivals
Supporting musicians affected by displacement, safeguarding musical heritage and helping rebuild creative opportunities wherever possible.
Egypt · 2024 onwards
Supporting displaced musicians
As Palestinian musicians were displaced from Gaza to Egypt, PMX developed programmes responding to their immediate needs while helping them rebuild their creative and professional lives.
Led by Ahmed Saqer, our work has included music-based psychosocial support, replacing instruments destroyed during the war, creating performance opportunities and facilitating mentorship and professional development.
These initiatives provide both practical support and opportunities for musicians to reconnect with their craft, their communities and their livelihoods.
2024–2025
- 100+Displaced musicians supported through music-based programmes
- 49Displaced musicians supported in Cairo
- 31Musicians provided with replacement instruments
- 4,200+People reached through cultural events in Cairo and Alexandria
- 23Subsidised mentorship opportunities
Expanding community music sessions, artist residencies, performance opportunities and partnerships with local cultural organisations.
UK & International
Taking Palestinian music to the world
PMX connects Palestinian artists with international audiences, music industry professionals, festivals, record labels and cultural organisations.
From our earliest international delegate programmes to conference panels and industry collaborations, we have worked to ensure Palestinian music has a place in the global music conversation.
Our international activities include representation at conferences such as Eurosonic Noorderslag, The Great Escape and Reeperbahn Festival, alongside the development of international touring, artist partnerships and professional networks.
In September 2026, PMX hosted a London industry gathering to reconnect our international community and establish working groups: Community and Connections, Live and Events, Fundraising, and Community.
Expanding touring opportunities, international festival partnerships, industry exchanges and collaborative programmes that help Palestinian artists build sustainable careers.
